Beach Break Film Festival 2022
Thank you for attending
Coastal Repertory Theatre in Half Moon Bay, CA
OUR 2022 films
Waterman
sHown Wednesday, Dec 28th 2022
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing.
We were Hyphy
Shown Thursday Dec 29th 2022
A love song to the artists, dance, music, slang, clothes and, most importantly of all, the people who came of age during the Hyphy Movement.
We were there, we were hyphy.
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey A Song
Shown Friday, Dec 30th 2022
A definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah. This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times. The song's dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit. And moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom Hallelujah has become a personal touchtone.
Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche
Shown Thursday, December 29 2022
A feature-length documentary based on the events and circumstances surrounding the 1982 avalanche in Alpine Meadows, CA.
“A compelling documentary about memory, tragedy and the terrifying power of nature. Through interviews and outdoor footage, both modern and archival, this film creates a sense of the horror and scale of the disaster in the Lake Tahoe area, which took the lives of seven people on March 31, 1982.”
--SF Chronicle
Mermaids on Mars
Mermaids on Mars was created out of a unique vision of the film's producer, Nancy Guettier, to create a gift for her three adopted children, and for other children, who wanted to experience magic and adventure instead of explosions on the screen.
Campesinos: America’s Unsung Heroes
Shown Thursday, December 29 2022.
We encourage Buried attendees to stay for this, compelling story of California farmworkers, documenting their dedication, courage and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
